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# Senior Network Engineer at RISE

- **Company:** RISE
- **Location:** Makati City, Philippines
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2025-07-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rise/0e7df051-20cc-4d1a-b49b-a651d424a3bb

## Job description

The RISE mission is to Accelerate Internet for the Philippines - we do this by focusing on the overall customer experience; providing excellent internet services while creating a positive impact on our partners and their industries.

From very humble beginnings and with a desire to carry out our mission, we have grown to serve business and wholesale customers in Cebu, Manila, and Davao. Our business customers come from varying industries, such as real estate, IT, and business process outsourcing, to name a few. Nonetheless, they all have one thing in common: they require high-quality service and great customer support.

To deliver the best customer experience, RISE works exclusively with technical services company Pathfinders, through which we maintain our benchmark average of 1.8 weeks installation time for business clients. Together, we operate GetaFIX, the biggest Internet eXchange in the Philippines that helps the efficiency of content and connectivity in the country. We also operate Open Access Network, a Fiber as a Service offering that helps reduce complexity for developers and telecommunication companies while increasing customer satisfaction.

Throughout the group, we foster a performance-based culture, where team members are encouraged to take ownership and exceed expectations for their projects. We practice transparency by conducting regular check-ins and quarterly performance reviews, which helps us achieve goals and continuously advance together. We promote work-life balance and have team activities, such as monthly get-togethers to celebrate our wins, and sponsor work-related training and conferences.

Be part of a growing mission-oriented business that requires new leaders who are proficient, proactive, and direct. Be rewarded with great colleagues, a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and a compensation package that includes HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your teammates will be there to help as you further hone your skills and accomplish responsibilities. Make a difference and grow with us.

A Network Engineer III will have substantial network engineering knowledge (typically 5+ years of directly related experience), including developing methods of procedure and operational design work. They should have an advanced understanding of IP networking concepts that would be roughly equivalent to JNCIP level, including an understanding of MPLS/RSVP in carrier networks. Along with technical skill, a Network Engineer III must demonstrate substantial leadership capability. This is demonstrated by enabling other members of the team through mentoring, guidance and training, as well as managing complex project based work. They should also be spending a portion of their time on tasks that are self-generated based on their own experience and knowledge.

Duties and responsibilities

- Perform responsibilities and deliverables associated with an NE I to II roles as required
- Conduct training internal or external on relevant new topics, including creating materials
- Determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments independently, under high-level guidance of Network Architecture
- Provide expert-level guidance on BGP routing issues
- Review Change MOPs from other engineers for technical approval and escalate those that are outside of your knowledge
- Manages complex project based work to the required deadlines based on high level guidance from the Design team
- Resolve complex and new faults through applying existing fundamental knowledge of the systems in use
- Maintains the network support process and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
- Uses network management software and tools to investigate and diagnose network problems, collect performance statistics, and create reports, working with users, other staff, and suppliers as appropriate.
- Provides technical expertise to enable the correct application of operational procedures.
- Provides reports and proposals for improvement, to specialists, users, and managers.
- Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures; applies techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service
- Be part of the Technical Account Specialist Virtual Role, providing dedicated support and technical expertise for key accounts to ensure optimal service performance and customer satisfaction

## Preferred

- Vendor certifications a plus (JNCIA/JNCIS/CCNA/CCNP etc.)
- Experience managing Linux based applications like BIND, RADIUS, ISC-DHCP, Cacti, Smokeping, Nagios
- Experience with a server configuration management tool like Chef (preferred), Puppet or Ansible
- Experience with all, some or any of the following technologies: GPON, MPLS, STP/MSTP, L2VPN, L3VPN, RSVP, PPP, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, IPv6
- Experience working with a large, operational IP network
- Experience working in a customer support team or environment

Hiring Process

Our team recognizes the importance of your candidacy, and we want to ensure that your application receives the attention it deserves. We aim to give our applicants a good experience by being timely, efficient, and direct. Rest assured that your application will be carefully reviewed and processed promptly.

Privacy Statement

RISE is committed to protecting your personal information. Your information will be collected, used and may be shared by RISE with third party service providers to serve lawful purposes, for RISE recruitment process, including processing of data by third party when required. Your information shall be held only as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it is collected. The use and transfer of your information will be strictly in accordance with the applicable data privacy law and in line with our privacy policy available at RISE Privacy Policy. Further, by clicking Apply, you agree and acknowledge that you have read RISE’s privacy policy and fully understand your rights to access, correct or withdraw your information anytime.

http://www.rise.ph | http://www.getafix.ph

## About RISE

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Rise is a global payroll, compliance, and contractor management platform that enables companies to hire, onboard, and pay distributed teams in 190+ countries using both fiat and cryptocurrency.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (with an office in Beachwood, Ohio)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Financial Services / Global Payroll SaaS / HR Tech
- **Target Customers**: B2B; Finance & Ops, Legal & Compliance, HR & People teams; DAOs and Web3-native companies; traditional enterprises hiring globally
- **Mission/Purpose**: Streamline international workforce payments with automated compliance, tax documentation, and flexible payout options, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto-native teams.

## Products & Services
- **Global Contractor Pay**: Onboard, manage, and pay independent contractors in 190+ countries with automated compliance checks, tax documentation, and flexible scheduling.
- **Employer of Record (EOR)**: Hire full-time employees abroad without a local entity; handles compliant employment agreements, benefits (healthcare, crypto-friendly 401(k)), and tax/legal documentation.
- **Direct Payroll**: U.S. employee payroll processing with automated tax filings and compliance; allows salary withdrawal in local currency and stablecoins.
- **Agent of Record (AOR)**: Shields businesses from contractor misclassification risk; handles onboarding, payments, and compliance for independent contractors globally.
- **Rise ID**: On-chain, portable professional identity verification with KYC/KYB/AML checks, providing reusable verification across engagements.
- **Rise Earn**: Lets companies and contractors earn yield on idle USDC balances, powered by Aave on Arbitrum.
- **Hybrid Payroll**: Funding options from bank accounts or crypto wallets; workers can withdraw in 90+ local currencies, stablecoins, or 100+ cryptocurrencies.
- **International Health & Travel Insurance**: Benefits package for contractors via a global partner network.

## Market Standing
- **Total Funding**: $10.1M (USD)
    - **Series A (Nov 2024)**: $6.3M led by Polymorphic Capital and Draper Associates (6 investors)
    - **Seed Round (Apr 2023)**: $3.8M led by Polymorphic Capital and Ryze Labs (16 investors)
- **Key Metric**: Processed over **$1.5 billion** in total payroll volume.
- **Headcount**: 47 employees (+41.7% YoY), distributed across 9 countries (United States, Brazil, United Kingdom, Mexico, Colombia, and others).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Polymorphic Capital, Draper Associates, Ryze Labs.
- **Growth Signals**: SOC 2 Type II certified; registered as a Money Service Business (FinCEN); integration with Gnosis Safe, Coinbase, MetaMask; strong 30,830 LinkedIn followers (+21.6% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Crypto-Native & Fiat Flexibility**: Only platform offering truly hybrid payroll—fund via bank account or on-chain treasury; workers choose fiat or 100+ cryptocurrencies.
- **Unified Compliance**: Covers EOR, AOR, and contractor management under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
- **On-Chain Identity**: Rise ID provides portable, reusable KYC/AML, eliminating redundant onboarding for workers across multiple engagements.
- **Regulatory Maturity**: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant, registered Money Service Business—a high bar of trust for both traditional and crypto clients.
- **Broad Global Coverage**: 190+ countries for contractor and EOR support with local legal compliance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth Priorities**: Scaling the financial ramp and Rise ID product lines; expanding enterprise partnerships in both Web3 and traditional global hiring markets; deepening integrations with major chains and wallets.
- **Product Direction**: Continuing to build "Rise Financial Ramp" to bridge fiat and crypto liquidity for payroll, and advancing on-chain identity infrastructure.
- **Regulatory Expansion**: Maintaining and extending licensing (Money Service Business) to support compliance-heavy customers globally.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Ratings**: Employees rate the company 4.8/5.0 (3 reviews on LinkedIn). Work-life balance: 4.8, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.8.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace—employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work (typical time on-site not specified). Team is distributed across 9 countries.
- **Engineering Culture**: Deeply technical team working on blockchain, stablecoins, DeFi integrations (Aave, Arbitrum), and on-chain identity systems in a fintech context.
- **Perks**: Offers international health and travel insurance for contractors; flexible payment schedules; crypto-friendly benefits (e.g., 401(k) in crypto).
- **Current Openings** (as of Sep 2026): Senior Personalreferent/International HR Advisor, Partner Manager - Strategic Partnerships, and a Product Director - Blockchain & Crypto.
- **Impact**: Engineers and product people work on infrastructure that moves real money ($1.5B processed) and navigates cutting-edge regulatory and technical frontiers.

## Sources
1. [riseworks.io](https://www.riseworks.io/) – Official website with full product details
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/riseworks) – LinkedIn company page
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/rise-works-inc) – Built In profile
4. [riseworks.io/careers](https://www.riseworks.io/careers) – Careers page
5. [riseworks.io/careers/product-director-blockchain-crypto](https://www.riseworks.io/careers/product-director-blockchain-crypto) – Job posting for Product Director

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